Rip Off Britain

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The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues you feel affect you the most.

The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues that most matter to you - from bills and bad customer service, to holidays and food.

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Angela Rippon

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Rip Off Britain: Series 13: Episode 17

Episode 17

Series 13

BBC One - Rip Off Britain, Series 13, Episode 17

How some new build homes come with strings attached when choosing a broadband provider.

How moving into some new build homes comes with strings attached when it comes to your choice of broadband provider, and how to tell whether a guarantor loan is right for you.

The team report on people who say they are trapped in nightmare situations through no fault of their own, including pensioners who say they are being pushed out by companies who are making the shift online. Also, how moving into some new build homes comes with strings attached when it comes to your choice of broadband provider, and guarantor loans. They’re the latest craze for people wanting to borrow a few pounds – but if you’re tempted to take one out, it's vital to know what you’re signing up to. And the virtual advice clinic opens its doors once more, with plenty of take-home tips to keep more of your money in your pocket.

Rip Off Britain: Series 13

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Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville return with more investigations.

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